Week Ending April 30 2004 - Synopsis number 595
University of Dundee News
New rector broadcasts from university tower
Television presenter Lorraine Kelly carried out her first ambassadorial duty as rector of Dundee University yesterday when her show was broadcast live from the city.
The Courier 30.04.04
Kelly presents breakfast show from university
As above
Press & Journal 30.04.04
Ageing Scotland needs an infusion of youth
The target for attracting immigrants in countries including Canada, Australia and New Zealand is known as a "1% policy" - with that proportion of the population moving in each year. The view was echoed by Professor Allan Findlay, an expert on migration and demographics at Dundee University.
The Herald 30.04.04
Blog your way to a bright future
Simply putting written materials online for students to read does not make a constructive e-learning environment. James Calderhead, vice-principal of Dundee University, says the University of Phoenix in the US, which specialises in outreach teaching, charges up to 30 per cent more for the same course taught by distance learning as apposed to face-to-face teaching "because its business model identifies the real costs as being much higher".
THES 30.04.04
Access at the norm, not as an add-on
A tick-box approach to accessibility is unlikely to work in practice, say Neil Witt from the Institute for Science Education, University of Plymouth and David Sloan from Digital Media Access Group, University of Dundee.
THES 30.04.04
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Italian students mark the conclusion of their courses at Dundee University last night with a celebration.
The Courier 30.04.04
Students show off their projects
Applied computing students from Dundee University were showcasing their final year software solutions projects yesterday.
The Courier 30.04.04
Projects on display
As above
Evening Telegraph 29.04.04
Police launch cycle safety scheme
Tayside Police today launched a cycle safety campaign, urging all road-users to be aware of the dangers posed to cyclists on the road. Jill Menzies, a second year graphic design student at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design won the competition to design the poster.
Evening Telegraph 29.04.04
'Watch your drinks' warning to students
Students partying in the University of Dundee union are being warned by Dundee University Student Association (DUSA) to watch their drinks.
Evening Telegraph 29.04.04
Lorraine Kelly's first day as rector
Television presenter Lorraine Kelly carried out her first ambassadorial duty as rector of Dundee University today when her show was broadcast live from the city.
Evening Telegraph 29.04.04
Lorraine 'roped in'
Lorraine was lending her support to a forthcoming charity abseil which students will be undertaking for the Arthritis Research Campaign.
Evening Telegraph 29.04.04
Pub crawl starts TV host's term as rector
A pub crawl and a parking ticket marked the installation yesterday of Dundee University's tenth - and first female - rector.
The Courier 29.04.04
Dundee drinks are piece of cake for Lorraine
As above
Press & Journal 29.04.04
It's Kelly heavy work being a rector
As above
Daily Star 29.04.04
Cheers to Dundee's new rector
As above
The Times 29.04.04
Mother's role
As above
The Herald (front page) 29.04.04
Kelly's tot on pub crawl
As above
Daily Mirror 29.04.04
TV star Lorraine is so gown to earth
As above
Daily Mail 29.04.04
Cheers to rector Lorraine
As above
Daily Express 29.04.04
Lorraine can mix it with best
As above
Daily Record 29.04.04
Sofa so good GMTV Star celebrates rectorship
As above
The Scotsman 29.04.04
University wrecked-or
Lorraine's pub crawl before ceremony
The Sun 29.04.04
Lorraine Kelly's college first
As above
Telegraph 29.04.04
Lorraine Kelly becomes rector
As above
Evening Telegraph 28.04.04
Lorraine Kelly Crowned Rector of University
GMTV star Lorraine Kelly started her new role as a university rector in true student style when she went on a pub crawl today.
PA news 28.04.04
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A Rwandan student studying at Dundee University visited St Saviour's High in Dundee today as part of the school's twinning initiative with the African country's Kiziguro High in Murambe.
Evening Telegraph 28.04.04
Counselling to curb Caesarean births
Pregnant women are to be advised to have a natural birth instead of Caesarean section unless there is a valid medical reason. In January, a report from Dundee University stated that women who have a Caesarean for their first baby were more likely to have problems conceiving again and were less likely to have a normal delivery for any future pregnancy.
The Herald 28.04.04
Academic supports campaign to scrap bridge toll
Professor Ian Willock, professor emeritus of Dundee University's law department, has studied the Sutherland ruling and said: "His lordship has noted Robbie's point but does not directly answer it."
The Herald 28.04.04
Gmtv's Lorraine Set for University Post
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly was taking part in a special inauguration ceremony involving a pub crawl as she was installed as a rector of a university today.
PA News 28.04.04
New voice for students
As above
Evening Telegraph 27.04.04
Varsity poet pens another winner and receives £5,000
Dundee University's writer in residence has scooped first place in a prestigious UK-wide poetry competition.
Press & Journal 28.04.04
Wins top poetry prize
As above
The Courier 28.04.04
Lunchtime concerts' fine menu
Songs by Dvorak, the centenary of whose death falls this year, will feature in the first of four weekly lunchtime concerts in Dundee University Chaplaincy, beginning on Friday.
The Courier 28.04.04
Dundee universities join forces to make it their business
Dundee's two universities announced a joint initiative yesterday to share knowledge with industry in the region.
Press & Journal 28.04.04
New work experience scheme for graduates
As above
The Courier 28.04.04
"Adults only" at forensic skills talk
Professor Sue Black head of the UK's only degree course in forensic anthropology at Dundee University and whose work in identifying corpses has taken her to the worst trouble spots on the globe, is to hold an "adults only" lecture on Saturday.
The Courier 27.04.04
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Robin Waugh a Harris Academy FP and now in his third year at Dundee University studying town and regional planning, took part in Exercise Northern Lights at the weekend, the annual showdown between members of five university officer training corps at Cultybraggan training unit.
The Courier 27.04.04
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Dundee University held a family fun day at the botanic gardens on Saturday, with a range of activities on offer.
The Courier 26.04.04
Let's end the unfairness of A-levels
Billy Watts's dream was to become a lawyer. Having left his comprehensive school in Glasgow at 16 with few academic qualifications after his parents broke up, it must have looked like a bit of a pipedream. On his exam grades alone he wouldn't have qualified for a university place. Yet Billy, 28, is now coming to the end of the second year of a law degree at Dundee University.
Sunday Times 25.04.04
New president
Dundee academic. Professor Alice Chalkley, has been elected as the new president of the influential Scottish Economic Society.
Press & Journal 24.04.04
BBC journalist gives talk
BBC Journalist Ken MacDonald was at Dundee University's Bowes Lyon Hall yesterday to lead a session as part of the city council education department's Higher Modern Studies conference.
The Courier 24.04.04
Celebrations bigger than ever
This year's graduation festivities will be the biggest the University of Dundee has ever undertaken to celebrate the end of the academic year.
The Courier 24.04.04
University graduation events the biggest yet
As above
Evening Telegraph 23.04.04
Science to the fore
How fishy are prawns? was just one of the questions being answered at an event in Dundee today demonstrating the best science projects carried out by Scottish schoolchildren. After demonstrating their own work, the young scientists heard a talk from forensic anthropologist Professor Sue Black of the University of Dundee.
Evening Telegraph 23.04.04
University of Dundee Radio & TV
Professor Sue Black
Professor Black talks about her Saturday Evening Lecture tomorrow.
Radio Tay 30.04.04
Professor Sue Black
As above
Wave 102 30.04.04
LK Today
Lorraine Kelly's show was broadcast from Dundee University today.
GMTV LK Today 29.04.04
Lorraine Kelly is new university rector
Chris Bustin, President of the student's association, talks about Lorraine becoming the new rector of Dundee University.
Radio Tay 29.04.04
Lorraine Kelly is Dundee's new rector
Lorraine Kelly, the newly elected Rector of the University of Dundee talks about her new role as Rector.
Radio Tay 29.04.04
Lorraine Kelly is Dundee's new rector
As above
Grampian TV 28.04.04
Lorraine Kelly
As above
BBC Reporting Scotland 28.04.04
Kelly becomes university rector
As above
http://icscotland.icnetwork.co.uk/news/scottish/ 29.04.04
GMTV's LORRAINE SET FOR UNIVERSITY POST
As above
http://icscotland.icnetwork.co.uk/news/ 28.04.04
Kelly becomes university rector
As above
http://www.ananova.com/entertainment/story/sm_936808.html?menu= 28.04.04
Kelly set for university post
As above
http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=6533&pt=e 28.04.04
Kelly set for university post
As above
http://u.tv/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=6533&pt=e 28.04.04
Dundee University - Lorraine Kelly
As above
Real Radio Scot FM 28.04.04
Lorraine Kelly
As above
BBC Radio Scotland, Fred MacAulay show 28.04.04
Lorraine Kelly's installation as Dundee's Rector
Lorraine Kelly, the newly elected Rector of the University of Dundee will be installed in a special inauguration ceremony today and will be the focus of the traditional drag from Dundee's City Chambers to the University in a colourful parade.
Radio Tay 28.04.04
Rector Kelly goes on pub crawl
Television presenter Lorraine Kelly is due to go on a pub crawl as part of her inauguration as the new rector of Dundee University.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3665491.stm 28.04.04
GMTV's Lorraine set for university post
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly was taking part in a special inauguration ceremony involving a pub crawl as she was installed as a rector of a university today.
http://breaking.examiner.ie/2004/04/28/story144874.html# 28.04.04
GMTV's Lorraine set for university post
As above
http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=102281044&p=yxzz8y75x 28.04.04
Lorraine Kelly's first class uni post
As above
ITV.com 28.04.04
Lorraine Kelly's first class uni post
As above
Grampian TV 28.04.04
Truth first casualty of Jenin massacre
Dundee University professor Derrick Pounder, member of Amnesty International team granted access to Jenin, quoted on BBC News website, April 18, 2002.
http://www.canada.com/calgary/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=b16a55d3-6ce3-4aa0-b67a-4f404ad077bf 25.04.04
Yuck, I hate fishy stuff
The benefit of omega-3 oils found in certain fish and cod liver oil are becoming more well known. Peter Willatts, a child psychologist at Dundee University, recently published studies in the British Medical Journal showing babies who received formula milk supplemented with omega-3 fats had significantly lower blood pressure than unsupplemented formula- fed babies.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8126-1084368,00.html 24.04.04
University of Abertay News
Ex-Abertay vice principal to chair NHS Fife Board
The former vice principal of the University of Abertay, Dundee, Professor James McGoldrick is to be the new chair of NHS Fife Board.
Evening Telegraph 26.04.04
University of St Andrews News
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